Question 1

What's the difference between Colony and Arpège?

Accepted Answer

Colony is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jean Patou (1938) dominated by Woody accords. Arpège is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lanvin (1927) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Yellow Floral, Aromatic, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Colony or Arpège?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Colony scores 4.38/5 vs Arpège at 3.98/5. Arpège's standout strength: Classic fragrance with significant historical value. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Colony and Arpège smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Yellow Floral, Aromatic, Amber, Vetiver. Arpège: Arpège es considerado por la comunidad como una fragancia clásica apreciada con un fuerte atractivo para coleccionistas, particularmente en sus formulaciones vintage.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Colony or Arpège?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Colony vs Arpège?

Accepted Answer

Colony scores highest for spring wear; Arpège scores highest for all seasons wear. Colony leans daytime, Arpège leans daytime.

Colony vs Arpège

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (3)

Exclusivas de Colony (6)

Exclusivas de Arpège (18)

Acordes compartidos (4)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Arpège

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Atributo	Colony	Arpège
Marca	Jean Patou	Lanvin
Año	1938	1927
Valoración	4.38	3.98
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	9	22